Job Description

Essential Criteria BSc Biomedical Science degree or equivalent academic achievement ratified by the IBMS. Health Professions Council (HCPC) registered. Has completed the IBMS Specialist Portfolio in either Bacteriology or Virology. Extensive experience working in a diagnostic microbiology or virology laboratory.



Experience of using computerised data systems. Ability to work effectively as part of a team. Selection Process Details This vacancy will be assessed using a competency-based framework which will assess your qualifications, knowledge and experience and / or skills and abilities outlined in the essential criteria. Stage 1: Application & Sift You will be required to complete an application form.



You will be assessed on the listed 6 essential criteria that have been selected from the job description, and this will be in the form of a: Application form (Employer/ Activity history section on the application) 1000 word Statement of Suitability. This should outline how your skills, experience, and knowledge, provide evidence of your suitability for the role, with reference to the essential criteria. The Application form and Statement of Suitability will be marked together. Longlisting: In the event of a large number of applications we will longlist into 3 piles of: Meets all essential criteria Meets some essential criteria Meets no essential criteria Only those meeting all essential criteria will be taken through to shortlisting.

Shortlisting:

In the event of a large number of applications we will shortlist on: Demonstrate extensive post-registration experience in a discipline within Microbiology. Knows and understands laboratory safety requirements and procedures. If you are successful at this stage, you will progress to interview ? assessment. Please do not exceed 1000 words.



We will not consider any words over and above this number. Please note you will not be able to upload your CV. You must complete the application form in as much detail as possible. Please do not email us your CV.

Feedback will not be provided at this stage. Stage 2:

Interview You will be invited to a face to face interview. In exceptional circumstances, we may be able to offer a remote interview. Knowledge, experience, skills and abilities will be tested at interview.



There will be a presentation. The details of this will be sent prior to interview. Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.

Location:

This role is being offered as lab based at UKHSA Birmingham Public Health Laboratory, Birmingham Heartlands Hospital. Please note that hybrid working is not available for this role. Eligibility Criteria Open to all external applicants (anyone) from outside the Civil Service (including by definition internal applicants). Security Clearance Level Requirement Successful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check.



Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is Counter-terrorist Check. For meaningful National Security Vetting checks to be carried out individuals need to have lived in the UK for a sufficient period of time. You should normally have been resident in the United Kingdom for the last 3 years as the role requires Counter Terrorism Check (CTC) clearance.



UK residency less than the outlined periods may not necessarily bar you from gaining national security vetting and applicants should contact the Vacancy Holder / Recruiting Manager listed in the advert for further advice.